Vegas Concours d’Elegance: Show Winners

Classic, historic and gorgeous motorcycles were on full display at the Las Vegas’ Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa Saturday, Nov. 19, when more than 100 bikes took center stage at the 2011 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Concours d’Elegance.

The event, organized by the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation (AMHF), which raises funds for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, welcomed some of the country’s most stunning restored and original motorcycles from nearly all eras and disciplines. The juried show recognized the most outstanding motorcycles in a number of categories.

Tom White (AMHF Board Member and Emcee) says: “The support that this show is receiving is growing every year, and we’re pleased to recognize so many wonderful motorcycles today. The setting here in Las Vegas, held in concert with the Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony, really makes this show special.”

Winning the Jim Davis Best in Show Award was Bob Mitchell, whose black and chrome 1947 Indian Chief amazed the crowd and judges with its attention to detail and the craftsmanship evident in the restoration.

Mitchell, who also attended the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance, said he was impressed by the show.

Bob Mitchell says: “You get really top quality bikes at this show. The people who are showing the bikes here are the ones that take bike restoration seriously, and it’s just a very nice group of people, too. I will definitely be back next year – probably with a surprise or two.”